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Today’s Phrase
걱정 마세요
geok·jeong ma·se·yo
geokjeong maseyo
Don’t worry
Daily Tip
걱정 마세요 is incredibly versatile and warm. Use it when a friend is anxious about an exam, a colleague is stressed before a meeting, or a traveler is worried about directions. It instantly communicates empathy and support.
Phrase Breakdown
걱정
geokjeong
worry, concern
Noun meaning worry
마세요
maseyo
please don’t
말다 (don’t do) + -세요 (polite request)
Comforts someone by telling them not to worry.
Example Phrases
걱정 마세요, 제가 할게요.
Geokjeong maseyo, jega halgeyo.
Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.
제가 할게요 = ‘I will do it’ (volunteering).
잘 될 거예요. 걱정 마세요!
Jal doel geoyeyo. Geokjeong maseyo!
It will work out fine. Don’t worry!
잘 될 거예요 = ‘it will go well’ (future optimism).
너무 걱정하지 마.
Neomu geokjeonghaji ma.
Don’t worry too much. (casual)
-지 마 is casual negative imperative.
Related Phrases
괜찮을 거예요
gwaenchaneurigo yeyo
It will be okay
Reassurance that things will work out.
너무 스트레스 받지 마세요
neomu seuteuleseu badji maseyo
Don’t stress out too much
Advising not to be overly stressed.
다 잘 될 거예요
da jal doel geoyeyo
Everything will be fine
Broad reassurance that all will be well.
Quick Review
어떻게 생각해요?
Can you recall what this means?
eotteoke saenggakaeyo?
What do you think?